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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.30, 1,613.72 and 645.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.30, 1,613.72 and 645.43 is: 890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.30 : 1,613.72 = 645.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.30/1,613.72 = 645.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.30x = 1,613.72 × 645.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.30x = 1,041,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,543.30/1,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.74

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